How to Relieve Severe Sciatica Pain at Home – La Jolla, CA

Severe sciatica pain can make life in La Jolla difficult — whether it’s sharp, shooting pain down the leg, or the constant ache in the lower back that makes sitting, walking, and sleeping nearly impossible. Many patients feel stuck, believing surgery or heavy medications are the only options.

The good news is that there are natural strategies that can help relieve severe sciatica pain at home. These methods reduce irritation, calm inflammation, and give the body a chance to begin healing.

✅ 3 At-Home Strategies for Severe Sciatica Relief

1. Sit Less – Reduce Disc Pressure

• Sitting increases pressure on the spinal discs by up to 35% compared to standing.

• That added force can irritate the sciatic nerve.

• Standing breaks every 30–45 minutes and alternating with a standing desk can help.

2. Foam Roll the Glutes – Relieve Muscle Pressure

• Tight glute muscles often press directly on the sciatic nerve.

• Gentle foam rolling improves circulation and reduces tension.

• ⚠️ Important: If rolling causes shooting pain down the leg, skip this step and use light stretching instead.

3. Short Walks – Encourage Natural Healing

• Walking stimulates circulation and reduces inflammation.

• The rhythmic motion delivers nutrients back into the spinal discs.

• Start with 5–10 minute walks, 4–6 times daily, on flat surfaces.

💬 Patient Success Stories

“Dr. Boelk and his team are the best in the business! I had lower back problems for over 5 years and had seen 6 other doctors. When I first came in, I couldn’t bend and was walking with a limp. By February, I was bending again with minimal pain, and by March, I had no pain and could walk normally. I’m EXTREMELY happy I didn’t have surgery and trusted Dr. Boelk.”
— Calder Pearce, San Diego, CA

“I was so tired of being in pain. After two failed cortisone shots and talk of surgery, I searched for alternatives and found Dr. Boelk. The consultation was never rushed, and I finally felt heard. After 18 decompression treatments, I am now completely pain-free. No meds, no surgery — just committing to his plan. It’s life-changing.”
— Marlo Surovsky, San Diego, CA

⚠️ Why Home Care Isn’t Always Enough

At-home care can ease pain, but it doesn’t address the root problem: compressed spinal discs pressing on nerves. Unless that pressure is relieved, sciatica often returns or worsens.

That’s why so many patients turn to Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD).

🔬 How NSSD Works

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression is performed using the DRX9000 system — the most researched and advanced decompression machine available. It gently creates negative pressure within the spinal discs, allowing bulging or herniated material to retract away from the nerve. This reduction in pressure:

• Improves circulation to the disc.

• Restores space for nerves to function normally.

• Stimulates healing by drawing in oxygen and nutrients.

The treatment is FDA-cleared and backed by studies from Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke Medical, and the Mayo Clinic.

⚖️ Passive + Active Care = Long-Term Relief

While NSSD is highly effective, it is a passive therapy. For lasting results, it must be combined with active therapy — including corrective exercises, stabilization drills, and posture retraining.

This approach ensures:

• The discs and nerves are decompressed.

• Muscle imbalances and movement faults are corrected.

• Patients stay out of pain long-term instead of relying only on passive treatment.

🎯 Why Every Treatment Plan Is Customized

No two sciatica patients are the same. Each treatment plan at The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego is specifically customized based on:

• MRI findings

• Severity of nerve compression

• Posture and movement patterns

• Lifestyle and activity goals

This personalized approach ensures that patients receive the care they need — not a generic, one-size-fits-all protocol.

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Cassidy Boelk, DC

• Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic

• California Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

• Certified Spinal Decompression Doctor

• Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist

• California X-ray Radiology Licensed Doctor

• Member of the International Disc Education Association

• Over 75,000 spinal decompression sessions performed

• 7 DRX9000 true spinal decompression machines in one office

• The largest known provider of spinal decompression in California

• Nearly 21 years specializing exclusively in decompression care

• Rated the #1 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression office in San Diego

Patients fly in from around the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., and Spain to receive this specialized care.

💬 More Patient Voices

“I travel from the UK to see Dr. Boelk and his wonderful team. I have 3 bulging discs, one pressing on a nerve. The spinal decompression treatments keep me active and living life fully. I won’t go anywhere else for back care.”
— Lisa S., United Kingdom

“I went from having to lay down for hours every day to living normally again. I even began exercising again. The staff is caring, the treatments work, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
— Kaitelyn H., San Diego, CA

📍 Location & Contact – Serving La Jolla

The Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Center of San Diego
5095 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92123

📞 Call: 619-298-0800
📱 Text: 619-884-8298
🌐 Visit: www.SanDiegoBackCare.com

🚀 Take Action Today

Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and due to high demand, spots are limited. Every case begins with a no-charge consultation to determine candidacy for Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression.

👉 Call 619-298-0800, Text 619-884-8298, or Visit www.SanDiegoBackCare.com today to begin the process of lasting relief from severe sciatica pain.